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In short: Very tough but the scenery made up for thatIn full: Had a glorious run, enjoyed nearly every minute of it, just those last couple of hills were pretty challenging. Would definitely come back for another try.Date of review: May 26, 2015

In short: One of the highlights of my yearIn full: Oh dear that hill is doesn't get any easier, in fact it was harder this time round as there was a bit of a brisk breeze around the course. Marshalls excellent again and the organisation was superb. Will definitely do it again but did it have to start at 9am!! Sorry for the gripe but it was way too early.Date of review: March 3, 2014

In short: Lovely race especially for a first time - great course even the hill was not as bad as first thought. Will definitely do this againIn full: Great little race, very smooth organisation would definitely do it again and the free tea and cakes afterwards was very welcome.Date of review: October 15, 2012

In short: Fantastic race - thoroughly enjoyed myself even with the last couple of hills!In full: Would definitely do this one again - marshalls, crowd & the organisation were excellent and of course Dame Kelly made it a very special day. It was my first time for this race and it really was my favourite of the year.Date of review: September 26, 2012

In short: Better weather conditions this year !! Plus a better HQ with good facilitiesIn full: Would definitely do this one again - the hills did not seem so bad this time around and it was good to go through the ford instead of around. The HQ was much better at the new venue with improved facilities.Date of review: November 7, 2011

In short: Fantastic as ever - this is my last marathon so it was great to go out on a good oneIn full: Very hot so was not a great one for a pb this time round. The crowds were exceptional as ever and the atmosphere was electric - everything ran like clockwork and all the marshalls were superb. If I was going to do another marathon (which I am not!!) I would chose London to do it.Date of review: April 18, 2011

In short: Fantastic race, one of favourite races of the year and I managed my all time pb - awesome.In full: As ever, the race was held during inclement weather but it did not dampen the enthusiasm of the spectators or the runners. It soon cleared up and the course was as great as I remembered. Will definitely be back but I am not sure I will be able to run it quite as quickly as I did this time round!! One little gripe - the parking this year was treacherous and I nearly came a cropper on the way out - last years arrangements were better even tho we had to walk a little way to the start - I'd rather that than get stuck in a muddy field.Date of review: November 8, 2010